google "neer impingement. "neer" is the Dr's name that described the condition. Fundamentally degenerative bursitis.
Quite common as we age.
Of course it could be a small tear int he cuff, which is actually not a "cuff" but 4 muscles/tendons.
For impingement/bursitis - best treatment is "dont do that". Arm over head closes the shoulder capsule and squeezes the biceps tendon between the bursa and the acomion.
Thanks for the info. Found "Neer" sights and per the Neer tests, impingement seems likely. Found some stretching exercises to relieve pain. For at least a couple weeks I guess that stretches are in and bench presses are out
Bursitis, regardless of the cause, is progressive. Since a Need generated Bursitis is caused largely by a restricted channel for the tendon, once inflammation starts, it gets worse rapidly. Fortunately the reverse is also true. So:
1. avoid it (you: "doctor it hurts when I do this". doctor: "ok, Don't do that")
2. When it begins hit it with strong anti-inflammatory (NSADIs) and rest it. It may turn around fast. Mine do.
3. Deep tissue massage (your fingers) may help
Stretching may help. I found it mediocre. The above is more magical.
As you may have gathered from my profile name, I never expected to be on this site for an extended period of time. Just too old. My hope was for a few years in which I would cram in as many matches as physically able. Recently, however, I have been experiencing nagging pain in my left shoulder. Not constant, only when I raise my arm over my head in a certain way. It is also painful when an opponent applies a schoolboy pin. If anyone has experienced a similar condition and has found a non-medical remedy, please let me know. I would appreciate any advice. Just not ready yet for my "onelastgrasp".
gymrat (37)
9/05/2022 11:19 PMgoogle "neer impingement. "neer" is the Dr's name that described the condition. Fundamentally degenerative bursitis.
Quite common as we age.
Of course it could be a small tear int he cuff, which is actually not a "cuff" but 4 muscles/tendons.
For impingement/bursitis - best treatment is "dont do that". Arm over head closes the shoulder capsule and squeezes the biceps tendon between the bursa and the acomion.
Gymrat
OneLastGrasp (5 )
9/06/2022 7:41 PM(In reply to this)
Thanks for the info. Found "Neer" sights and per the Neer tests, impingement seems likely. Found some stretching exercises to relieve pain. For at least a couple weeks I guess that stretches are in and bench presses are out
gymrat (37)
9/06/2022 7:56 PM(In reply to this)
Bursitis, regardless of the cause, is progressive. Since a Need generated Bursitis is caused largely by a restricted channel for the tendon, once inflammation starts, it gets worse rapidly. Fortunately the reverse is also true. So:
1. avoid it (you: "doctor it hurts when I do this". doctor: "ok, Don't do that")
2. When it begins hit it with strong anti-inflammatory (NSADIs) and rest it. It may turn around fast. Mine do.
3. Deep tissue massage (your fingers) may help
Stretching may help. I found it mediocre. The above is more magical.
ursamajor (1)
9/02/2022 4:05 AMHave u tried rotator cuff exercises? No expert here but something to look up on youtube and give a try.
OneLastGrasp (5 )
9/02/2022 6:38 PM(In reply to this)
Thanks for your input. I've found a few stretching exercises on YouTube. I'll let you know if they work.
OneLastGrasp (5 )
8/30/2022 7:07 PMAs you may have gathered from my profile name, I never expected to be on this site for an extended period of time. Just too old. My hope was for a few years in which I would cram in as many matches as physically able. Recently, however, I have been experiencing nagging pain in my left shoulder. Not constant, only when I raise my arm over my head in a certain way. It is also painful when an opponent applies a schoolboy pin. If anyone has experienced a similar condition and has found a non-medical remedy, please let me know. I would appreciate any advice. Just not ready yet for my "onelastgrasp".